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Smart codingIn the iCON Field v8.0 it is now easier to measure points with codes. The codes get automatically assigned to points in a sequential order, with the newly introduced “Smart coding” feature from the “Measure” application.
Smart coding – ConfigurationAfter the “Smart code sets” have been defined, the user would need to access the “Quick codes” page to activate the desired “Smart code set” and to choose one of the two available sequence methods:
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Zig Zag methodAfter the configuration is accepted, the user is redirected to the application, where a split screen will pop up. On the left side the codes which are part of the smart set list are shown and on the right side the map elements.
Before storing the points, the user has the ability to configure the polyline geometry which will influence on how the unique codes will be connected as you measure
The polyline geometry can be changed at any time or even the sequence can be “paused” if a specific point needs to be measured with a code which is not part of the “smart code set”. As soon as the “Smart code” is configured again in the measure bar, the user can measure again from the last point
A new license has been introduced to enable the smart coding functionality on the controller: 996305 CSW292, iCON Smart Coding, for controller.
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Create new project on Leica ConXThe user can now login from iCON field v8.0 to the cloud server by using the Leica ConX credentials. A new “Project” field has been added to the “Clouds” page.
Log in to ConX serverAfter the successful login, all the created projects on the Leica ConX server are listed. On top of that, the user can now directly create the project from iCON on the cloud server without accessing the web browser page. This will enhance the workflow of sending design data to another controller or a machine.
Export data as Avoidance zone to Leica ConXIn iCON field v8.0 you can export the measured/design data as “avoidance” to the Leica ConX server, making it easier to directly assign it to different machines.
Hexagon GeoCloud DriveThe all-new Hexagon GeoCloud Drive, powered by HxDR, is integrated into iCON field with version 8.0 for file exchange within the entire Hexagon product ecosystem and is available for any user without an additional field SW license. In order to connect, a GeoCloud Drive license needs to be registered as a Service under My Products in myWorld and the required users to be assigned to this registered license. When this is set up correctly the assigned users can authenticate with their myWorld credentials via a browser pop-up and start navigating through their GeoCloud Drive folders and exchanging files in the same way as with any other cloud service.
Mini MapWith 8.0 a new function for controllers called Mini Map will be introduced. The Mini Map feature allows to quickly jump on the map to a different view position while keeping the same zoom level. The Mini Map can be called by tapping on the button above the HOME button. By tapping somewhere in the Mini Map flyout the map view will move to the selected area. The currently visible map content is indicated by an orange frame in the flyout. The North-East rotation will be kept however, the 3D map rotation will be turned back to 2D top view.
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Measure bar configurationSmall changes in the measure bar config screen will bring a big benefit when customizing the measure bar. The preview of the measure bar is now at the top of the screen and always visible. In case the list of available options which can be configured has to be scrolled, the top options will hide behind the preview bar. As a nice add-on, the lists of options for each button are centred below the appropriate button in the preview bar.
Info panel configurationFor the info panel config page, the layout has been modernized and simplified. The preview is no longer available on top of the right part but now the different pages listed on the left can be configured directly. Furthermore, the page layout is changed for a cleaner appearance. If a page cannot be configured like the first page of Stakeout applications, the frame and header bar is shown in a light grey colour.
Trench surface creationIn iCON Site v8.0 it is now possible to create simple trench design models on the field. It is intended to create the trench surface together with the wireframes lines that will follow a road line or any other line/arc element. The user will be able to stakeout the surface, the wireframe lines, but also to calculate the excavation volume for the trench (using a Surface to Surface calculation method). Hence, by calling the “Trench creation” tool from the Volumes application, the user has now the option to define a new trench pattern or to directly work with existing ones
Trench definitionAs soon as the user reaches the “Dimensioning” page, a default profile for the trench will be shown. At this point, the depth, length and height values can be modified by directly tapping on the available input fields. The changes will be immediately reflected, and the map preview will update accordingly
Trench pattern along a road lineAt this point the user sets the left cross, respectively right cross slopes to obtain a unique trench profile at a given depth. After the definition of the profile has been done it can be either saved for later use, or applied directly along a road line, arc or line element
Trench excavationIt must be mentioned that the start and end values can be adjusted, but it is also possible to add a horizontal/vertical offset. To create the wireframe lines, it is required to toggle on the next button:
By accepting the changes, a new “Save as” screen will pop up, and after the “.xml” file is stored, the user can afterwards directly work with the surface and lines in different applications.
Dual slope surfaceIn the iCON Site v8.0 a new tool has been introduced in the well-known “Volumes” application to create a surface by defining slopes along the X and/or Y axis of a line. With the new “Dual slopes” tool the user can create a surface by simply picking just one point from the map to position the surface. In case two points are selected from the map, the slope along Y axis, azimuth, and surface side width values are automatically calculated. Furthermore, a slope along an X axis (perpendicular to Y axis) can be given. The newly created surface can be further used or exported.
AutodeskThe iCON app that was available for BIM360 already has been added to the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) app store as well. This will allow users in addition to also upload / download data to / from their ACC projects from iCON.
Tolerance config on the fly & standard deviation in setup
Exclusion areas of surfaces
New functionality has been introduced in Volumes application giving the ability to define and create exclusion areas (holes) on the measuring surface.
Within the boundary creation mode, press 
to start creating surface inner boundaries and form areas that will be excluded from the surface.
The excluded areas are removed from the volumetric calculations (area and volume calculations).
Additionally, circular objects are now selectable in volumes application for example, to remove the areas of manholes or roundabouts. This was not possible in previous version.
Bucket CalibrationIn v7.8 it is now possible to recalibrate and select buckets within the Leica iCON site Excavator application.
Pressing 
the relevant angle gets calibrated and the value field shows the mounting offset angle of the sensor.
Guidance to pointPoints selection has been added to be able to place the bucket on a known point for checking or starting the excavation. This was not possible in previous versions of the software.
Line creationMeasure bar is enhanced with a Start/Stop line functionality allowing the operator to create lines by measuring points with the bucket or tapping on existing points. It does no longer require to switch to another application (e.g. Draw) to create lines as this can be done directly within the Leica iCON site excavator app.
Automatic point loggingAutomatic point logging functionality has been introduced in v7.8. The operator can now log points automatically using the active tool point or all 3 bucket points (left edge, center and right edge) at a defined distance ot time interval.
Height reference from tool pointThe current height of the bucket toolpoint can be set as a height reference with one button press. The workflow to make a surface flat becomes easier now as it is no longer required to store and select the point or type in the height value.
Press the 
button to apply the height of the toolpoint as a height reference.
Crosshairs and cutting edge of the bucketVisualisition of the bucket has been enhanced with the introduction of crosshairs and cutting edge indicators. Bucket visibility is improved with the cutting edge line. In addition, it becomes now easier to use the crosshairs to align the bucket with lines and surfaces.
Dual Cut & Fill viewCombining the Cut & Fill View together with the Dual Cut & Fill tool from the toolbox results to a screen showing the Cut & Fill values of the Left and Right bucket edges. This configuration helps the operator to focus more on the excavation work and easier check the status of the excavation.
Sound notificationSound notification within the Leica iCON site excavator has been introduced in this version. Different sounds can be configured for the height and/or the side distance.
The configurable sound can be triggered when e.g the Cut&Fill (height indication) is within the defined tolerance. To avoid over digging, a different sound can be set together with the threshold value to alert the user when the bucket gets closer to the desired height.
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